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This is a general view of a sign in front of the main entrance to Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit May 10, 2023. In a May 9, 2024, statement, Ascension reported it had experienced a suspected cyberattack the day before, causing a disruption to some of the Catholic health care system's services.

Cyberattack on largest US Catholic health care system part of rising criminal trend

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The largest Catholic health care system in the U.S. reported it experienced what it called a "cybersecurity incident" May 8, resulting in "a disruption to clinical operations." The cyberattack is part of a rising and dangerous criminal trend targeting the entire health care sector.

Pro-life supporters march in this year's March for Life in Ottawa.

'I will never forget you', March for Life theme

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Thousands of pro-lifers packed onto Parliament Hill and spilled out onto Wellington Street May 9 for the 27th annual National March for Life.

The diverse crowd gathered on the Hill at noon with its members bearing both homemade and professionally crafted signs pledging them to stand fast for the unborn and vulnerable.

Albertos Polizogopoulous

Pro-lifers lose standard bearer to cancer at 41

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On May 9, as thousands of Canadians once again gathered on Parliament Hill for the annual March for Life, Canada’s pro-life movement lost one of its greatest champions. Albertos Polizogopoulos, a dear husband to Faye Sonier, father of two, and a friend of many, passed away at the age of 41 after being diagnosed with cancer in September 2020. It is a devastating loss not only for those of us who knew and loved him, but for the Canadian Church that benefited from his commitment, his conviction, and his integrity.

The Major Reliquary of St. Brother André Bessette will be on tour in the Diocese of Hamilton this month.

Brother André ’tangible’ in today’s world

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The Major Reliquary of St. Brother André Bessette will be touring the Diocese of Hamilton throughout May. 

A sacred yet physical reminder of one of the most prominent men in Canadian Catholicism, the Major Reliquary of the Quebec-born St. Brother André has just returned from a tour of various parishes in Connecticut last month.

Graça Machel Mandela, former first lady of both South Africa and Mozambique, speaks at a conference on human fraternity at the Vatican May 10, 2024. To the right is Rigoberta Menchú Tum, an Indigenous Guatemalan human rights activist and 1992 Nobel Peace Prize winner.

Nobel winners reflect on peace, human dignity at Vatican conference

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A new civilization rooted in human dignity and capable of overcoming division is needed to ensure the peace, stability and prosperity of all people, speakers said at a Vatican conference on promoting peace.
Ernie Klassen of the White Rock Pride Society, left, and James Borkowski of the Archdiocese of Vancouver. (

Archdiocese, pride group find common ground

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If anyone expected to hear the White Rock Pride Society and the Archdiocese of Vancouver clash over love and sexuality, they would have been disappointed.

At its diocesan council held in Ajax, Ont., the Toronto CWL passed a resolution to push for a national food program in Canadian schools

CWL pushes national school food program

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With the federal government promising a national school food program in its spring budget, the Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League has already begun working on its own action plan.

Wanted: professionals ‘on fire for the faith’

Wanted: professionals ‘on fire for the faith’

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A fellowship program launching this fall seeks to empower Catholic lay professionals to live their faith in their careers. 

St. Elizabeth Seton’s 4:30 Youth Choir ahead of this year’s Easter Vigil.

Choir time is family time

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In the midst of pondering the impact the Saturday 4:30 Youth Choir has had on the parishioners at St. Elizabeth Seton, director Donna Campbell recalled a quote often attributed to St. Augustine. 

Pope Francis prays before formally delivering "Spes Non Confundit," ("Hope Does Not Disappoint"), his document proclaiming the Holy Year 2025, during a ceremony in front of the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 9, 2024.

"Hope Does Not Disappoint", pope proclaims Holy Year 2025

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"The time has come for a new Jubilee when once more the Holy Door will be flung open to invite everyone to an intense experience of the love of God that awakens in hearts the sure hope of salvation in Christ," Pope Francis said in a document formally proclaiming the Holy Year 2025.

Newly appointed Holy See ambassador Joyce Napier.

Joyce Napier appointed Canada’s Holy See ambassador

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Journalist Joyce Napier has been appointed Canada’s new ambassador to the Holy See.

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